The President of the United States of America, authorized by Act of Congress July 9, 1918, takes pleasure in presenting the Silver Star to Private First Class Bernie W. Cleveland (ASN: 36902853), United States Army, for gallantry in action while serving with the Medical Detachment, 319th Infantry Regiment, 80th Infantry Division, in connection with military operations against an enemy of the United States on 14 March 1945 in Germany. In an attack near Bergen, Germany, on 14 March 1945, Private First Class Cleveland, an Aid Man, without hesitation left his covered position to administer aid to wounded men, one of whom lay within forty yards of an enemy held pillbox. Disregarding the enemy fire which followed his movements he sought out and aided all of the casualties to reach covered positions in foxholes and shell craters. Private First Class Cleveland’s courage under fire and sincere devotion to duty were in keeping with the highest traditions of the military service and reflect great credit upon himself, his unit and the United States Army.